Cement
A substance that can be used to build together aggregates of sand or stone into a cohesive structure. May be a single compound or a mixture. May be hydraulic set, air set or chemical set.
Generally, cement is an adhesive; specifically, it is that type of adhesive which sets by virtue of a chemical reaction.
See also: Chemical Set Cement, Hydraulic Set Cement.
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